Lifestyles

When hearts stop…

My daddy was no different from most other daddies of his time. He got up early, went to ...

Dianne Smith

Old Indian road evolved into busy business district

In 1981, Ann Snell wrote a historical article on the Three Notch Road and it’s early origins. Three ...

Jaine Treadwell

No more knowin’ when they see you comin’

To remember back when it was possible to tell the difference between a Ford and a Cadillac or ...

Jaine Treadwell

Tractors: Not much more than horsepower?

“You’re goanna be 90 years old and still trying to push in the clutch on this ol’ stick-shift ...

Dianne Smith

Life-long resident honored with 1980 Leadership Award

In 1981, Annie Laurie Shirley was honored with a leadership award at the age of 86.  Every time ...

Opinion

Baloney Queen’s still in town

Thank you, a thousand times!! But I know there’s a big, bologna a.k.a. baloney sandwich in town. How ...

Opinion

Ivy Berman, first female anchorwoman on WSFA-TV

This story about Ivy Berman ran in the Troy Messenger in 1977.  Ivy was born in Troy in ...

Opinion

Back when the ‘most wanted’ were the most fun

National Police Week coupled with a recent television program about Calamity Jane brought back childhood memories of back ...

Opinion

Looking back at business at Byrd’s Drugs

In 1981 The Troy Messenger published “business at Byrd Drugs” which gave some history of the oldest drug ...

Opinion

‘Tis a gift to be simple

“Tis a gift to be simple’ tis a gift to be free. Tis a gift to come down ...

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